Carl Jenkinson has had a number of problematic years as his career has been very stop start due to recurring injuries.

Aston Villa though, could be the right transfer for the Englishman, in relation to getting more time on the pitch.

As a 26-year-old, ultimately, that will be exactly what he wants and with the power to play in a number of different positions, Dean Smith could find Jenkinson to be a very useful squad addition.

His contract with Arsenal is up at the end of the season, meaning that Aston Villa could recruit him on a loan deal now for example, with a view to agreeing a contract with Carl Jenkinson come the end of the season.